Keywords: Health


US healthcare funding restrictions raise concerns for African refugees

New restrictions on federal healthcare funding in the United States are raising concerns about access to medical services for refugees and other non-citizens, including people who have fled conflicts and persecution in Africa. Effective October 1, 2026, the changes introduced under federal law H.R. 1......

West Nile virus cases in France approach 180 amid wider regional spread

France has recorded 178 locally acquired cases of West Nile virus this year, nearly three times the total reported in 2025, according to figures cited by French media. The increase has raised concerns among health authorities, particularly after infections were identified in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes,......

Casablanca Residents Raise Concerns Over Persistent Nighttime Foul Odors

A recurring wave of unpleasant odors has become a source of concern for residents across several parts of Casablanca, with reports indicating that the problem is particularly noticeable at night and in the early hours of the morning. The unexplained phenomenon has reportedly persisted for several days,......

Global dementia cases could more than double by 2050, researchers warn

The number of new dementia cases worldwide could more than double by 2050, rising from an estimated 11.4 million to 24.7 million annually, according to an international study led by researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia. The findings highlight the growing public health challenge......

Gaza death toll exceeds 1,500 since October 2025 ceasefire

More than 1,500 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since a ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025, according to figures released by the territory’s Ministry of Health. The latest report records 1,501 deaths and 5,323 injuries during the period, highlighting the continuing human......

Azerbaijan denies hijab restrictions in medical institutions and warns against fake documents

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Health has rejected claims that it introduced restrictions on wearing the hijab in medical institutions, describing a document circulating online as fraudulent. In a joint statement issued on Thursday with the Azerbaijan Media Development Agency, the ministry said it had......

Belgium reports 14 confirmed West Nile virus cases and two deaths

Belgium has confirmed 14 cases of West Nile virus infection in the Flanders region, including two deaths, according to the Flemish health agency. The announcement, made on Thursday, October 15, 2026, has renewed attention to the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases, particularly among people who are......

WHO renews Egypt’s gold-tier recognition for progress against hepatitis C

The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed Egypt’s gold-tier recognition for its progress toward eliminating hepatitis C as a public health threat, reaffirming the country’s continued efforts to control the disease and sustain the results achieved through its national health programmes. The......

Pope Leo XIV’s older brother is receiving treatment for multiple myeloma

Louis Prevost, the 74-year-old older brother of Pope Leo XIV, is receiving treatment for cancer at a hospital in Florida, according to his wife, Deborah Prevost. Speaking to the US television network CBS, she said her husband was being treated for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that affects......